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Song Young-moo | |
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.jpg) Song Young-moo in 2017 | |
| Minister of National Defense | |
| Assumed office 14 July 2017 | |
| President | Moon Jae-in |
| Preceded by | Han Min-goo |
| Chief of Naval Operations, Republic of Korea Navy | |
| In office 2006–2008 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 24, 1949 Nonsan, South Korea |
| Nationality | South Korea |
| Political party | Democratic Party of Korea |
| Education | |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  South Korea |
| Branch/service |  Republic of Korea Navy |
| Years of service | 1973–2008 |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Battles/wars | First Battle of Yeonpyeong |
| Awards | Chungmu Order of Military Merit[1] |
Song Young-moo (born February 24, 1949) is a South Korean politician and former Republic of Korea Navy admiral, serving as the 45th and current appointed minister of National Defense in the administration of President Moon Jae-in.[2]
A former Chief of Naval Operations, Song was previously serving as the Chair Professor of the Military and Police College at Konyang University before President Moon Jae's presidential campaign started in 2017 where he worked as the top security adviser on defense issues.
References
- ^ Se Young Lee (May 9, 2017). "Factbox - Key figures in South Korea President-elect Moon's camp". Reuters.
- ^ Mi Yeon Kim (June 22, 2017). "Impact Player: Song Young-moo". CSIS.